Regional Director - Transplant

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Regional Director is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating the operations of Methodist Medical Group facilities as directed by the Senior Regional Director, within established policies and in a manner that provides cost-effective, quality services. The role supports and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic plans of Methodist Health System. The position provides leadership and direction to managers and staff in its region, supports quality care and outstanding patient experience, and leads the region toward its annual goals. It also works with physician clients and Methodist Medical Group leadership on practice growth, reimbursement, billing and collections, office development, and physician recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
At least 5 years of experience managing a group practice of 6 or more physicians.
Very strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong process orientation.
Detail-oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving.
Ability to provide vision and leadership.
Ability to plan and schedule the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly.
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
Be accountable for performance.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience.
Take initiative for professional growth.
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.
Ensure timely completion of monthly reports, including accounts receivable, and report results to physician clients, office staff, and the leadership team.
Maintain accounts receivable balances within industry standards at 90-plus days outstanding.
Promote the value of Methodist Medical Group to its clients.
Evaluate and report on managed care activities through reimbursement and contract analysis.
Provide leadership and direction to Methodist Medical Group managers and staff.
Support Methodist Medical Group’s mission and vision of quality care, outstanding patient experience, and financial success.
Lead the region to meet or exceed annual goals, including national recognition through benchmarking entities.
Evaluate opportunities and promote physicians’ practice growth through marketing, community involvement, and patient satisfaction.
In coordination with the Senior Regional Director, evaluate new office locations; plan, design, budget, and supervise construction; and open new offices with support from other team members.
Provide consultative services to physician clients.
Stay current on healthcare topics and communicate their possible impact on Methodist Medical Group practices to physicians, managers, and team members.
Analyze coding and payment processes to maximize contracted reimbursement.
Administer Methodist Medical Group policies and procedures as needed.
Analyze and develop client forms as needed to improve billing operations.
Tailor billing and collections operating procedures to client preferences in consultation with the Director of Billing.
In conjunction with the President of Methodist Medical Group, approach primary care physicians of strategic importance in the targeted region regarding employment opportunities.
Track and maintain a directory of primary care physicians in the targeted region and, with the President of Methodist Medical Group, qualify them for potential employment.